RIC VI Londinium 275 — Constantine I AE3
RIC VI Londinium 275 · 312 AD-313 AD · Londinium
Obverse
IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SECVRI-TAS AVGG or SECVRIT-AS AVGG
Securitas, draped, standing front, head left, placing right hand on head and leaning on column with left arm, legs crossed
About This Type
This RIC VI Londinium 275 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing front, head left, placing right hand on head and leaning on column with left arm, legs crossed.
About the AE3
AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.
About the Londinium Mint
The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Londinium 275?
- RIC VI Londinium 275 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 275.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 275?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing front, head left, placing right hand on head and leaning on column with left arm, legs crossed with the inscription SECVRI-TAS AVGG or SECVRIT-AS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
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